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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.18, 45.84 and 25.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.18, 45.84 and 25.05 is: 34.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.18 : 45.84 = 25.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.18/45.84 = 25.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.18x = 45.84 × 25.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.18x = 1,148.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148.56/33.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.62

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